Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-04-22

will probsbly'be much stronger pres
sure brought for the repeal OF the inter-
state commerce law than there has ever
been for che passage OF It.
The Pope has decided that the organ
ization known as the Knights Of Labor
does not conflict with the rules Of the
Catholic Church, and 1t Is not wrong
for Catholics to be knights Of Labor.
This settles a vexed question most
wisely.
A CLOSE alliance between the Penn
sylvania and the Reading railroads
seems to effectually cut of the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad from entering New
York. And set we should not like to
bet much that the B. & o. won't ''get
there Ill the same"
WE notice that Senator Camden and
lot of other capitalists have formed
company 10 bore for natural gas near
Petersburg. This Is awful. These
gentlemen should not seek to develop
the resources Of West Virginia In this
energetic fashion. We are sure the
"anti monopolists" won't like it.
The editor Of the Fee Press devoted
considerable space last week TO exposing
the many fallacies and senseless state
ments in the Democrat We warn friend
Gallaher that he will have to enlarge
his paper If he intends to make correc-
tions or exposures OF all the stuff that
weakly appears in the Democrat. It's a
mighty big contract.
The wheat spectators are at work
aud it is reported have gotten corner
In wheat which will pay them big
money. What pity il is that the farm
ers who raise the whea: can't work up
n combination that will enable them TO
make some money on what they them
selves produce. They deserve the prof
its-not the sharpers.
JOHANN MosT, the fierce anarchist
who was found hiding under the bed
when the police wanted him some time
ago, and who was sent to j,il, is again
out of prison. He is fiercer than ever,
and is going about the country making
revolutionary speeches. This Is lib
erty-loving government. bur really Herr
Most ought 10 be permanently jagged.
The summer cyclone has starte up
business for the season. The first one
to be reported occurred in Ohio last
Friday. Martins Ferry, ST. Clairsvillr
and several other towns were in the
path Of destruction, and suffered great
loss. A hundred houses were demoi-
ished, inflicting quarter Of million
dollars damage, and number OF per-
sons were badly hurt.
WE desire to inform the editor of the
CharlestOwn Democrat that the REGISTER
Is able to take care of its private busi-
ness without any of his impudent inter-
ference. When his services are desired
as counsel, judge, jury or witness, he
will doubtless be notified OF the fact,
and in the meantime The best course for
him to pursue will be to hold his clatter
in regard to our private affairs.
1T is encouraging to lovers Of justice
when the big rascals rs well as the small
regues are punished, an ! that is what is
being done in New York now. Jake
Sharp, the fellow who manipulated the
big railroad steal. is in the tolls, and
the district attorney has such good evil
dence that 1t is reported Sharp will
make full confession. If he does, the
penitentiary will fill up-and i: won't
be with minnows either.
ALL Democrats sincerely hope that
by the time the Legislature shall have
adjourned the Democratic party will be
In more harmonious and united con.
Giiion than it was at the close Of the last
session. And that this may be brought
about every member should conduct
himself with prudence and moderation
and justice. 1t will probably be neces-
sary 10 give and take OIL both sides.
WE hope the question Of electing a.
United States Senator at this session Of
the Legislature will be settled accord
ing to the law and precedents. But we
don't mean by this that the opinions of
lawyers who have personal interests at
stake should be given heed to. Neither
should good common sense be ruled out
Of the discussion. For instance, Mr..
Lucas's opinion a. a lawyer should rot
settle the case nor should the wisdom of
men like MIR. Davis be excluded.
Tue Legislature Of this State met in
extra session on "Wednesday to consider
unfinished business from the last ses
sion. We sincerely hope that harmony
and honesty will prevail in the Demo